Nasty C Places ‘Strings and Bling’ at the Top While Ranking His Albums. In a recent discussion, Nasty C shared his personal rankings of his studio albums, indicating that his emotional ties to the works outweigh their commercial success or critical acclaim.
In an interview with Scoop Makhatini, the rapper from Durban disclosed his top five albums, with Strings and Bling securing first place.
His rankings are as follows:
- Strings and Bling (2018)
- I Love It Here (2023)
- Zulu Man With Some Power (2020)
- Free (2025)
- Bad Hair (2016)
“I put Strings and Bling at number one. I put… I Love It Here at number two. I put Zuma Man on some power at number three. Free at number four and Bad Head number five,” Nasty C stated.
He emphasized that this list does not strictly represent the albums he believes to be the strongest in terms of sound quality.
“Now bear in mind, this is because of, like, the emotional attachment that I have to this project. To me, it’s not purely on, like, the sound. Like, I’m proud of everything I’ve done,” he added.
This distinction adds a personal nuance to his rankings. Rather than basing his assessment on sales figures or popular opinion, Nasty C seems to focus on the fond memories and experiences associated with each project in his career.
Strings and Bling has achieved notable significance since its release in 2018, solidifying Nasty C’s status as a prominent figure in the South African hip-hop scene.
I Love It Here is positioned second. Launched in 2023, this album delves into more intimate themes as Nasty C shares insights on his personal growth and life experiences.
Zulu Man With Some Power, released in 2020, is third in line, while Free, his 2025 independent release, ranks fourth. Completing the list is his influential 2016 debut, Bad Hair.
This ranking might generate discussions among fans, especially with Bad Hair at the bottom, even though it played a crucial role in broadening Nasty C‘s audience.
Despite this, the rapper’s clarification indicates that his ranking is not meant to serve as a firm evaluation of his work, but rather a reflection of the emotional significance he attributes to each of his albums.
For Nasty C, every album marks a different phase of his life and career. While his personal preferences may not align with those of his listeners, his overarching sentiment is clear: he takes pride in all his artistic endeavors.
